Beauty 21

So you want to look like Cheryl Cole? And let’s face it, who wouldn’t?

The Geordie popster has fast become a national treasure – and it’s not hard to see why. With luscious locks, glowing skin and a figure to die for, the Girls Aloud star has deservedly scooped her fair share of lads’ mags’ sexiest polls. Unfortunately though, there’s only one Cheryl Cole, but Beauty 21 has been working hard to stock products that the X-Factor judge herself might pick up. If she had as tight a budget as most of us mere mortals, that is.

That’s right – you can go some way to emulating Cheryl’s style from the comfort of your own bedroom, and for much less than half the price. Who needs stylists, eh? So just how does she achieve that gorgeously glowing complexion?

Cheryl’s reportedly a fan of MAC’s Face and Body Foundation, but you can get your hands on a more affordable version here at Beauty 21 in the form of Max Factor's Lasting Performance Foundation (£8.99).

Ensure you choose a concealer to match your skin tone. Cheryl’s naturally olive skinned, so she’s likely to go for something a little darker. Try Benefit's It Stick (£14.99).

If, like Cheryl, you’re a fan of the tan, take this into account when choosing foundation and concealer. If you’re wearing fake tan on a regular basis, choose your foundation accordingly. Opt for shades that match your tan, to avoid looking washed out or pasty. Cheryl is thought to spend up to £3,200 a year on fake tan alone. Phew!

You can achieve a similar golden glow for a snip of the price with Beauty 21’s St Tropez Bronzing Mousse (£15.99). Apply fake tan sparingly and evenly and choose your shade wisely. You’re going for a healthy ‘just got off the beach’ shimmer – not a ‘You’ve Been Tangoed’ Oompa Loompa-esque slathering.

If fake tan isn’t your forte, try a subtle sweep of bronzer instead. Cheryl generally goes for a natural, matte look – and you can create a similar effect with St Tropez Bronzer (£17.99), available here at Beauty 21.

When it comes to Cheryl’s hair, think ‘Volume, Volume, Volume’. Keep your hair in tip top condition by laying off the heat and using a good conditioning treatment as often as required. If you’re lusting after Cheryl’s long locks but you’ve not got the patience to wait for yours to grow, fake it with hair extensions. Cheryl’s been known to use them and it’s a quick and easy way to spruce up a short crop.

Check out our selection of hair extensions (£34.99) and see what’s right for you. Remember, as our hair extensions are 100% human hair you can curl or straighten it as required.

For bright, perky peepers, apply your mascara liberally. Cheryl’s been known to use thick black mascaras by MAC and Loreal, but you can opt for Rimmel's Glam Eyes Mascara (£4.99) to create long lashes in an instant.

Go for gloss and keep lips kissably soft with a nude moisturising lip colour. Cheryl's rumoured to be a fan of Loreal's Glam Shine glosses, but make sure you opt for light, nude or subtle pink shades to keep it natural. Try Benefit's The Gloss in Chaperone (£9.99) for a high impact shine.

One product not to forget is Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream (£9.99), which Cheryl is a fan of. She recommends using it on your cheeks to create a dewy look, and the lips as a gloss.